CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain BMW 5 Series and 540i vehicles may have front head airbag inflators that were exposed to excessive humidity. Over time, this exposure can affect how the head airbags deploy, and the igniter could separate from the inflator.
If the head airbag does not deploy properly, or the igniter separates during a crash of sufficient severity, the risk of injury is increased. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the affected airbag checked.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the left or right head airbag free of charge. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and should check their VIN for open recalls to confirm whether their vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 530e | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| BMW 530i | 2017 |
| BMW 540i | 2017 |